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Art Meets Ecology: Watercolor Workshops with Claire
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
4:30PM to 7:00PM
Watercolor Paint Evenings with Claire Loon Baldwin: Autumn Leaves
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Join Claire Loon Baldwin at Wanderwood farm and paint local flowers. Participants will create their own illustration and learn pen and ink and watercolor techniques. All materials will be provided. We will meet in Wanderwood’s beautifully updated historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. The class will include light refreshment in addition to painting instruction.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
4:30PM to 7:00PM
Watercolor Paint Evenings with Claire Loon Baldwin: Local Organic Flowers + Take Home Bouquet
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Join Claire Loon Baldwin at Wanderwood farm and paint local flowers. Participants will create their own illustration and learn pen and ink and watercolor techniques. All materials will be provided. We will meet in Wanderwood’s beautifully updated historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. The class will include light refreshment in addition to painting instruction.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Watercolor Paint Evenings with Claire Loon Baldwin: Cherry Tomatoes
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Join Claire Loon Baldwin at Wanderwood farm and paint cherry tomatoes with watercolor. Participants will receive line art by Claire Loon Baldwin on watercolor paper and learn techniques for painting it with watercolor. All materials will be provided.We will meet in Wanderwood’s beautifully updated historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. The class will include light refreshment in addition to painting instruction.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Watercolor Paint Evenings with Claire Loon Baldwin: Lupine Flowers
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Join Claire Loon Baldwin at Wanderwood farm and paint lupines with watercolor. Participants will receive line art by Claire Loon Baldwin on watercolor paper and learn techniques for painting it with watercolor. All materials will be provided.We will meet in Wanderwood’s beautifully updated historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. The class will include light refreshment in addition to painting instruction.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Nature Walk with a Sketchbook
Merrymeeting Adult Education, Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
Explore nature through a series of art exercises designed to spark creativity and mindfulness. This all-levels class begins with a nature walk to gather inspiration and draw what we see in our sketchbooks, and finishes with longer art exercises in the studio. We’ll explore techniques for exploring the outdoors with all our senses, and drawing landscapes using watercolor pencils. Students will gain a variety of techniques for working quickly, accurately, and creatively, all while connecting to nature. Students can either buy themselves the required materials or they can buy material kits from the Mix, an art store in Brunswick. *Special Note: Meet at a nearby trailhead then go to Topsham location.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Mother's Day Bouquet Painting Workshop at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME 04555, USA
This class is dedicated to painting spring bouquets in honor of Mother's Day, and runs from 1pm to 3:30pm. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll learn new techniques for rendering an illustration of their own bouquet with a dip pen, ink, and watercolor, in a relaxed environment. Everyone will work with stunning local flowers, painting directly from life, and will take their bouquet home to enjoy alongside their artwork. We will meet in Wanderwood’s beautifully updated historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. The class will include light refreshment in addition to painting instruction.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Illustrating Bouquets with Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
Capture a bouquet with watercolor and ink! We’ll explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Illustrating Bouquets with Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
Capture a bouquet with watercolor and ink! We’ll explore techniques for illustrative ink drawing with ‘dip pens’, and layering and mixing vibrant and organic hues with watercolor. Students will leave with their own unique composition of a bouquet.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Painting Snowy Landscapes with Watercolor
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Ave, Topsham, ME 04086, USA
How do you paint subjects that appear to be white? This class explores techniques for observational landscape painting with watercolor. Through color theory and value study exercises, students will demystify snowy landscapes. Tickets are $95, and space is limited.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Watercolor and Ink Illustration, In-Depth
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
This intermediate to advanced-level class integrates pen and ink techniques with watercolor. Students will gain skills for observational drawing with traditional ‘dip pens’, and precision painting with watercolor. Through projects such as utilizing color theory to paint white flowers, students will develop in-depth skills for illustration. This class is held on Tuesdays, January 14th through March 4th, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Botanical Illustration with Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
This all-levels class explores botanical illustration with watercolor, pen and ink. Students will learn principles of scientific illustration through painting subjects ranging from mushrooms to wildflowers, focusing on observational drawing and precision painting techniques. This class was held on Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Oct 29 - Dec 10, 2024.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Illustrating Autumn Leaves with Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
Illustrate Maine’s beautiful fall foliage with dip pens, ink, and watercolor. This all-levels class begins with a nature walk to gather specimens and soak up inspiration. Then, back at the studio, we’ll learn techniques for drawing with pen and ink and creating watercolor blooms. Everyone will leave with their own unique study of autumn leaves. This class was held on Saturday, Oct 26th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Painting Landscapes with Watercolor
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
Explore the world of watercolor landscapes. This class welcomes students of all experience levels, and builds skills through a series of exercises, culminating in a multi-class painting project. Students will discover strategies for building powerful compositions and evoking organic textures through watercolor techniques, and create their own unique, polished paintings. This class was held in two sessions, Session 1: Thursday 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Sep 19 - Oct 24, 2024 and Session 2: Thursday 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Oct 31 - Dec 12, 2024.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Common Ground Fair
Common Ground Country Fair, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, ME 04988, USA
The 48th annual Common Ground Country Fair is a celebration of organic farming and gardening. Come for great food trucks, costume parades, live music, sheepdog demonstrations, prize-winning produce, gorgeous farm animals, good vibes, and ART! I'll have a booth in the crafts tent.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Illustrating Nature With Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
This all-levels class integrates pen and ink techniques with watercolor. Students will learn principles of illustration through painting subjects including botanicals and landscapes, increasing in complexity as the class progresses. This class was held on Tuesday, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, Sep 17 - Oct 22, 2024.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Ogunquit's 4th Annual Perkins Cove Plein Air Event & Wet Paint Sale
Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME, USA
Come see plein air painters all around this historic Maine harbor, plus historical tours, art history talks, demonstrations, and live music!
Starting at 3:30, there there will be judging for professional awards, and a Wet Paint Sale, where you'll be able to purchase paintings by artists.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Paint a Blueberry Illustration with Watercolor at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Paint a pre-drawn illustration of ripening blueberries, and learn watercolor techniques! We'll gather in Wanderwood’s historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Tickets are $100, and include the pre-printed illustration, all art supplies, flowers, and refreshments.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Climate Resilience Through Nature Journaling, with the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Skolfield Shores Preserve, Skolfield Drive, Harpswell, ME, USA
From destructive coastal floods to heat waves, experiencing the effects of climate change can feel overwhelming. But by creating art, we can open our eyes to the infinite beauty the natural world contains and cultivate a deep well of resilience.
Everyone from total beginners to experienced artists are welcome, and all art supplies will be provided for use on that day.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Paint a Chanterelle Illustration with Watercolor at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Paint a pre-drawn illustration of cherry tomatoes ripening on the vine, and learn watercolor techniques! We'll gather in Wanderwood’s historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Tickets are $100, and include the pre-printed illustration, all art supplies, flowers, and refreshments.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Paint a Tomato Illustration with Watercolor at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Paint a pre-drawn illustration of cherry tomatoes ripening on the vine, and learn watercolor techniques! We'll gather in Wanderwood’s historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Tickets are $100, and include the pre-printed illustration, all art supplies, flowers, and refreshments.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Paint a Sunflower Illustration with Watercolor at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Paint a pre-drawn illustration of sunflowers, and learn watercolor techniques! We'll gather in Wanderwood’s historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Tickets are $100, and include the pre-printed illustration, all art supplies, flowers, and refreshments.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Paint a Lupine Illustration with Watercolor at Wanderwood Farm
Wanderwood, Sidelinger Road, Nobleboro, ME, USA
Learn to paint Maine’s most beloved wildflower with watercolor in Wanderwood’s historic barn, surrounded by fields of flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables.
Each student will receive a line drawing of lupine created by Claire on archival Arches watercolor paper, and fresh lupine to study.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Nature Journaling (for teens)
RSU5 Community Programs, West Street, Freeport, ME, USA
Spend time in and outside the library drawing and painting and writing about nature. Then bring your journal to the library to be part of an art display at the library. Journalers will be given all supplies. This class was held on Wednesday April 3rd and 10th, 2:30 - 4:30pm.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Illustrating Nature With Watercolor and Ink
Merrymeeting Adult Education, 35 Republic Avenue, Topsham, ME, USA
This class welcomes all skill levels to master dip pen and ink techniques, and integrate them with watercolor. Each week, students will delve into different subjects including botanicals, celestial scenes, and landscapes. At the end of the course, students will have a variety of beautiful projects worthy of framing, and expertise in watercolor and dip pen techniques. This class was held on Tuesdays, Starts March 19th, 1PM - 3:30PM, for 6 weeks.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Illustrating Bouquets with Watercolor and Ink
One-Day Workshop
Artascope, 48 Railroad Square, Yarmouth, ME, USA
Students of all skill levels will learn dip pen and ink techniques, and integrate them with watercolor. Rather than creating a formulaic step-by-step painting, you will be given tools for innovation and experimentation, and will finish the day with a totally unique painting of your bouquet. This class was held February 11th and March 3rd, 2024, 10am - 5pm.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Illustrating Autumn Leaves with Watercolor
ArtWaves, 1345 Maine 102, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
Autumn leaves are where nature meets magic! Learn principles of scientific illustration and techniques with dip pens, ink, and watercolor. I'm teaming up with ArtWaves to share my methods for illustrating autumn leaves with both precision and whimsy.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Plein Air Painting with the Audubon Society
20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME, USA
Join me for the Maine Audubon Society's 'Brush With Nature' series, where artists paint 'en plein air' at Audubon Sanctuaries. Drop by, say hello, and feel free to bring your art supplies, too! No registration required.
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